On Tuesday, Brazil’s prosecutor-general formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. The alleged plot included a plan to poison his successor and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and kill a Supreme Court judge. The indictment described the plan as an attack on institutions and democracy, orchestrated with Bolsonaro’s knowledge and agreement. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing and his lawyer has not commented on the charges. If the charges are accepted by the Supreme Court, Bolsonaro will stand trial. The defendants are also accused of participating in an armed criminal organization and attempting to disrupt the democratic rule of law.
The charges highlight the robust, independent, and agile nature of Brazil’s institutions, according to experts. Bolsonaro is already barred from running in the 2026 election due to previous rulings on his abuse of power and unfounded doubts about the country’s electronic voting system. Despite the charges, Bolsonaro is expected to position himself as a victim, especially with the upcoming elections. Political analysts believe that there may be political fallout from the charges, but ultimately, the situation will settle as Brazil’s democratic institutions continue to function.
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